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Newspaper
Hickory Democrat
Location
Hickory, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
1
Notice from E. Killian administrator of the late D. Cline of Catabwa North Carolina. All persons with claims against the estate must exhibit them by October 23 1908. Debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated October 25 1907.
Mrs Nellie Benson Reeves of Charlotte North Carolina says Doan's Kidney Pills relieved long standing back and kidney trouble after years of pain. She purchased from a drug store and found the remedy greatly beneficial. Milburn Co Buffalo New York distributes in the United States as sole agents.
A testimonial from Fort Edward N Y praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing consumption in a relative and relieving coughs and other ailments. It claims the remedy ended a long battle with disease and impressed local doctors and merchants. The advertisement also touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a blood purifier and health booster.
The Gastonia Gazette reports Hickory submitted a bid on behalf of its town for an orphanage to be established by the Methodist Conference. A tract near Concord was previously optioned by the Charlotte Chronicle, but Hickory claims priority as the town active in the move.
Granite Falls residents report ongoing rain and mud but steady progress in town. Notable items include plans for the wedding of Dave Russell and Daisy Icard, a return of Jay Allred and Tom Sherri after a disappearance, and attendance by Misses Lucy Jones and Ethel Terrell at the Salisbury W.N.C. Conference. Mrs Martha Jones, widow of Dr G H Jones, was briefly ill but improving. Foundations for a new Baptist church near cement and stone are underway, with hopes for brick. Rufus Bradshaw of Hickory is conducting a revival.
The Hickory Band Thanksgiving concert drew praise for numbers like Overture Champion and Golden Rod. Mrs Shuford impressed but was encored, and Miss Sawyer delivered Revolution readings with flair. Prof Olsen trained a Rhodhiss band. violinist Busch also delighted. Also explained are Newspaper Subscription Laws and a Millinery Clearance Sale at Sledge & Pleasants with Dr F T Foard in town on Monday.
A notice notes Alden Cushing vanished after leaving Hot Gates in Yendersonville on November 12 during a short Asheville visit, described as mysterious with no known troubles affecting his mind. The item sits amid other regional reports and notices.
The Newton Hosiery Mills Store serves as Santa Claus headquarters for the holidays offering a range of home goods and seasonal items for shoppers seeking gifts or household needs.
An irregular ad chunk promotes Kilmer's Swamp Root and health products, then shifts to a General Accident life and health policy with a $250,000 Medicare-like claim note. It touts benefits for disability, sickness, and accidents, including monthly indemnities, double death benefit, and 24 month accident coverage, urging affordability for wage earners.
Office at Home calls answered at all hours. T F Stevenison, physician and surgeon, based at Hickory, N C. Office second-story Post Office. Rates 1.25 to 1.50, 18 40 121 2.
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